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Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Closed Position #5543 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Contact Proximity
Closed Position #5661 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity
Closed Position O.P Left Side #5612
Traditional Ballroom Hold - Contact Proximity Also Close Proximity (not Shown)
Closed Position O.P. Right Side #5602 Traditional Ballroom Hold - Contact Proximity
Also Close Proximity (Not Shown)
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Closed Position #0716 Alternate Traditional Ballroom Hold Contact Proximity (Bronze Smooth)
Closed Position #0735 Alternate Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity (Bronze Smooth)
Closed Position #0747 Alternate Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity (Bronze Smooth)
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
3
Closed Position #0758 Alternate Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity (Silver Smooth)
Closed Position #0767 Alternate Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity (Silver Smooth)
Closed Position #5784 Frame Hold – 2 Arms
Close Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Promenade Position #5578 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Contact Proximity
Promenade Position #5868 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity
Open Promenade Position #5746 Example of Combination Frame and Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Open Promenade Position #5804 One arm Frame Hold
Close Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Open Promenade Position #5914 Two Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Open Promenade Position #5887 One Hand Hold – L to R
Extended Proximity
Open Promenade Position #5818 Extended (to elbow) Frame Hold
Extended Proximity
Open Promenade Position #5839 Extended (to wrist) Frame Hold
Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
3
Open Promenade Position #5932 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Open Facing Position #0840 One Hand Hold (L to R)
Extended Proximity
Open Facing Position #5672 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Open Facing Position #0590 Handshake Hold
Extended Proximity
Open Facing Position #0821 Cross Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Open Facing Position #5726 Two Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Open Facing Position #0690 One Hand Hold (R to L)
Extended Proximity
Open Facing Position #5790 Frame Hold – 2 Arms
Extended to Elbow Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Counter Promenade Position #5644 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Contact Proximity
Counter Promenade Position #5952 Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity
Open Counter Promenade Position #6003 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Open Counter Promenade Position #5973 One Hand Hold
Close or Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Inverted Promenade Position #6059 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Inverted Promenade Position #6054 One Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Inverted Counter Promenade Position #6097 No Hold (one Hand Hold not shown)
Apart Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0393 Front View - Shadow Hold a.
Close Proximity
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0416 Back View - Shadow Hold a.
Close Proximity
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0405 Shadow Hold b. - Cuddle/Sweetheart
Close Proximity
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0704 Shadow Hold c. - One Hand Hold
Close Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0433 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Right Shadow Lady Behind #0476 Hammerlock Hold
Extended Proximity
Right Shadow Lady in Front #0429 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Right Shadow Lady in Front #2-39 Two Hand Hold Close Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
3
Right Shadow Lady Behind #0446 One Hand Hold
Close or Extended Proximity
Left Shadow Lady Behind #0541 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Right Shadow Lady Behind Position #0462 Hammerlock Hold
Extended Proximity
Left Shadow Lady in Front #2-32 Cuddle Hold
Close Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
4
Left Shadow Lady in Front #0494 Close or Extended Shadow Hold
Close Proximity
Left Shadow Lady in Front #0505 Close or Extended One Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Left Shadow Lady in Front #0522 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Back to Back Position #0381 No Hold
Close/Apart Proximity
Back to Back Position #0361 One Hand Hold Close Proximity
Right Side Position #0003 “Alternative” Traditional Ballroom Hold
Close Proximity
Right Side Position #0019 One Hand Hold (opposite feet)
Extended Proximity No Hold and
One Hand Hold Wrap (Not Shown)
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Left Side Position #0188 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Left Side Position #0126 Extended Frame Hold Extended Proximity
Left Side Position #0144 One Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Right Side Position #0047 One Hand Hold (same foot)
Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
3
Left Side Position #0160 Frame Hold One Arm Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
DANCE POSITIONS-The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS-The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY-The distance the partners.
1
Tandem Position Lady Behind #0256 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Tandem Position Lady Behind #0309 One Hand Hold - R to R
Extended Proximity
Tandem Position Lady Behind #0296 One Hand Hold - L to L
Extended Proximity
Tandem Position Lady Behind #0268 Hand to Body
Extended Proximity with no Hand or Frame Hold
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
DANCE POSITIONS-The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS-The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY-The distance the partners.
2
Tandem Position Lady Behind #0282 Hand to Body
Extended Proximity with no Hand or Frame Hold
Tandem Position Lady in Front #0328 One Hand Hold - L to L
Extended Proximity
Tandem Position Lady in Front #0349 One Hand Hold - R to R
Extended Proximity
Tandem Position Lady in Front #0219 No Hold
Apart Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
DANCE POSITIONS-The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS-The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY-The distance the partners.
3
Tandem Position Lady in Front #0226 Hand to Body
Extended Proximity with no Hand or Frame Hold
Tandem Position Lady in Front #0237 Hand to Body
Extended Proximity with no Hand or Frame Hold
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
1
Left Side Contra Position #0564 Two Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Right Side Contra Position #0555 Two Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Right Side Contra Position #0607 Hammerlock Hold
Extended Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
2
Ninety Degree Angle. #0620 Same Foot Lunge Position Traditional Ballroom Hold
Contact Proximity
Ninety Degree Angle - Fan Position #0678 One Hand Hold
Extended Proximity
Ninety Degree Angle. #0663 Same Foot Lunge Position
One Hand Hold Extended Proximity
Away Position (shown Open Facing) No Hold Possible # 2-52
Away Proximity
Vocabulary of Dance Positions, Holds and Proximities
Reference THE APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS lists to see which of these
Positions, Holds and Proximities are allowed for Bronze, Silver and Gold.
DANCE POSITIONS - The relationship of the partner’s bodies to one another.
HOLDS -The points of contact between the partners. PROXIMITY - Nearness in space, time, or relationship
3
Hand to Body Example 1 #2-24
Hand to Body Example 3 #2-28
Hand to Body Example 4 2-31
Hand to Body Example 2 #0772
Following are a few examples of Hand to Body when partners have no other point of contact and at least one of the other listed allowable Holds.
